Instead of missing out on seeing the latest and greatest flicks at the movie theater, hearing impaired individuals can now take advantage of new technology that allows them to view films in comfort. Before the advent of this technology, people who are deaf or hearing impaired could not enjoy the latest movies until the addition […]
Buying and shopping online is easily the most convenient and simple way to buy whatever you may need. With the advantage of having items shipped to your door, there is no wonder so many people have taken to online shopping. However, this does come with some drawbacks. The most notable one is that people are […]
Hearing aids and mobile phones haven’t always gotten along as well as they do now. The complex electronics in both devices often caused static, lost words or squealing interference noises. Thankfully, improvements in technology and new government regulations have made the issue “Will this phone work together with my hearing aid?” simpler to answer. The […]
The selection and purchase of a first hearing aid can be an overwhelming task for anyone. Consumer Reports published a comparative report on hearing aids after following over a dozen people for six months while purchasing their first hearing aids. Their report was dismaying: two-thirds of the aids purchased ended up being misfitted, or amplified […]
When trying to understand the difference between analog and digital hearing aids, you need to first understand the history of analog versus digital, and the different ways that they process and amplify sounds. Analog hearing aids came out first, and were the norm in most hearing aids for a long time. Then with the arrival […]
Even though it might seem to be a straightforward question to ask just how long hearing aid batteries are good for, it isn’t. How long hearing aid batteries will last is determined by quite a few variables. Battery life will depend on the model of your hearing aid, and may vary widely across models developed […]
Your hearing aid might be equipped with a telecoil, or you might be considering one that has a telecoil built in. This small coil of wire may seem simple, but the benefits it can provide to people who use it are manifold. Read on to learn more about what a telecoil can do for your […]
Nearly all public places and businesses have modified their buildings for accessibility to wheelchairs, a highly visible challenge, but may be unaware of the less obvious challenges confronted by individuals who have difficulty hearing. Installing a hearing loop improves speech and other sound for patrons with telecoil compatible hearing aids, is less expensive than other […]
Any time a hearing aid user attempts to tune in to a speaker in a crowded location, the amount of background noise can easily become overwhelming. This is especially true in boisterous settings such as movie theaters, concert halls, churches, and auditoriums. Fortunately, hearing loops systems offer a solution to this problem, permitting hearing aid […]
Hearing a conversation in a crowded restaurant and listening to an individual speaking in a hushed room are two completely different situations. So that you can keep up with variations in your listening environment, the majority of digital hearing aids are equipped with several different listening programs. The ability to access multiple listening programs helps […]
